Shark Attacks in 1993

In 1993, the Global Shark Attack File logged 56 shark attacks worldwide — 106.8% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (28.6%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 22.

Total recorded

Fatal

Fatality rate

28.6%

Global avg 21.1%

vs. annual avg

107% above

Hist. avg 27.1/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 1993

Country	Recorded incidents
United States	22
Australia	7
Somalia	4
Tonga	3
El Salvador	3

Species most often involved in 1993

Species	Recorded incidents
6 m [20'] white shark	2
3 m [10'] white shark	2
Tiger shark	2
Bull shark	1
White shark	1

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 1993

1992 All years →1994

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 1993?

The Global Shark Attack File records 56 shark attacks worldwide in 1993, with 16 fatalities.

What was the shark attack fatality rate in 1993?

28.6% of shark attacks recorded in 1993 were fatal.

Which countries had the most shark attacks in 1993?

The countries with the most recorded incidents in 1993 were United States (22), Australia (7), Somalia (4).

Which shark species were most often involved in 1993 attacks?

Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 1993 were 6 m [20'] white shark, 3 m [10'] white shark, Tiger shark.